224-22 Exhibit B-RFQ Licensed Tree Expert for Township Tree Inventory.pdf

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE Page | 3 GENERAL INFORMATION SUMMARY ORGANIZATION REQUESTING QUALIFICATIONS Township of West Orange 66 Main St. West Orange, NJ 07052 CONTACT PERSON Panayiota Reynolds, Purchasing Agent, R.P.P.S, QPA preynolds@westorange.org Telephone (973) 325-4056 FAX (973) 736-8380 PURPOSE OF REQUEST The Township of West Orange will be in need of a variety of Professional Service Contracts during the calendar year of 2022/2023. This Request for Qualifications “RFQ” will serve as a source of reference for the Township regarding the hire of an individual and or a company for a particular professional service during this contract period. Submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria set forth in this RFQ. One or more individuals/firms may be selected to provide services. Submission of the RFQ does not guarantee the Township will hire your company during the contract year. The RFQ process allows the Township to be compliant with the "Pay to Play" rules and regulations of the State of New Jersey. This RFQ represents a "Fair and Open" process in which we can secure professional services throughout a 12 month time period. PERIOD OF CONTRACT In the event respondent’s services are chosen during this 12 month contract period. The successful respondent shall be required to execute the Township's form contract, which includes the indemnification, insurance, termination and licensing provisions. A complete copy of a draft Township form contract is available upon request. The Township Mayor and Council shall approval such contracts through resolution. It is also agreed and understood that the acceptance of the final payment by a contractor shall be considered a release in full of all claims against the Township arising out of, or by reason of, the work done and material furnished under this contract.